Lokesh Kanagaraj addressed the rumours surrounding his exit from Rajinikanth's 173rd film, saying he had worked on the project for over a month and it didn't materialise due to creative differences. The director revealed that Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth wanted a light-hearted film, as they are currently doing heavy duty action films, which wasn't his style.
Lokesh Kanagaraj scorched another rumour, stating he requested the producer of Kaithi 2 to hold the project, as he wanted to be part of the Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan collaboration. He denied seeking a salary hike, saying the delay was due to his commitment to the project. Lokesh also shared that he has no competition with Atlee, and they're focused on making their respective works proud.
Lokesh Kanagaraj's clarifications have put an end to controversies surrounding Coolie's result and his upcoming projects. Thalaivar 173 will now be helmed by Don filmmaker Cibi Chakravarthi, produced by Kamal Haasan under RKFI banner.
The Tamil film industry is Lokesh Kanagaraj's foundation, and he's committed to making it proud. With his upcoming projects, including Kaithi 2 and the Allu Arjun film, fans are eager to see his next move.